What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at DLR Group?
DLR Group is an integrated design firm that aspires to be the most creative enterprise on the planet. Our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. If that challenge is appealing, you're at the right place.
The Engineering Team has an opening for a creative and innovative Structural Engineer.
Location:
- Overland Park, KS
As a Structural Project Engineer at DLR Group you will be responsible for the design of structural systems from schematics through construction administration on a wide range of building types. As part of the integrated design team you create buildings that elevate the human experience through design.
If you are a collaborative designer with a strategic mindset this is the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such youll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably
Position Summary
You will be responsible for designing structural building systems and preparing detailed structural engineering drawings and calculations. Responsibilities will also include construction administration services and collaboration with architectural and engineering teams.
The successful candidate will:
- Develop structural designs from concept through completion of construction
- Prepare engineering design calculations and structural system layouts
- Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives
- Coordinate structural design requirements with architecture, structure and other disciplines
- Produce construction documents using Revit
- Write and review specifications
- Review shop drawings, RFIs and submittals
- Conduct site visits when needed
- Collaborate with architects, other engineers, and clients as part of our integrated design process
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
- 4 years of buildings structural engineering experience, including the design of concrete, masonry, steel, wood materials; gravity and lateral systems
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Working knowledge of current structural software (ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, ADAPT, RISA, Enercalc)
- Goal oriented with strong skills in problem solving, creativity, and attention to detail
- Understanding of commercial building materials, systems, and assemblies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Civil/Structural or Architectural/Structural Engineering
- Experience and interest in sustainable building design
- Experience with BIM including Autodesk Revit workflow
DLR Group is a 100% employee-owned firm. Our brand promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge and is an initial signatory to the AIA 2030 Commitment. Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us on Twitter, and at LinkedIn.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.